Best fights of Muhammed Lawal
Over 11 years as a professional, Muhammed Lawal has compiled a 21-10 (13) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Muhammed Lawal defeats Gegard Mousasi
On April 17, 2010 Muhammed Lawal fought Gegard Mousasi for the Strikeforce light heavyweight title. Lawal was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Mousasi was 24 with a record of 28-2-1. Lawal was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Mousasi was on a 15-fight winning streak. Lawal won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Muhammed Lawal defeats Quinton Jackson in their 2nd fight
On March 31, 2017 Muhammed Lawal faced Quinton Jackson in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lawal was 36 years old with a record of 20-6, and Jackson was 38 with a record of 37-11. Lawal was coming off a loss, while Jackson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lawal won via unanimous decision.
3. Muhammed Lawal KOs Travis Wiuff
On September 28, 2008 Muhammed Lawal faced Travis Wiuff in a heavyweight bout. Lawal was 27 years old with a record of 0-0, and Wiuff was 30 with a record of 54-11. Wiuff was on a 9-fight winning streak. Lawal stopped Travis Wiuff via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Muhammed Lawal KOs Jiří Procházka
On December 31, 2015 Muhammed Lawal fought Jiří Procházka for the vacant 2015 Rizin World Grand Prix heavyweight title. Lawal was 34 years old with a record of 18-4, and Procházka was 23 with a record of 16-2-1. Lawal was on a 6-fight winning streak and Procházka was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lawal stopped Jiří Procházka via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Muhammed Lawal loses to Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision
On May 17, 2014 Muhammed Lawal fought Quinton Jackson for the vacant Bellator Season 10 Tournament light heavyweight title. Lawal was 33 years old with a record of 12-3, and Jackson was 35 with a record of 34-11. Lawal was coming off a win and Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawal lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jackson.
6. Muhammed Lawal KOs Mike Whitehead
On December 19, 2009 Muhammed Lawal faced Mike Whitehead in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 28 years old with a record of 5-0, and Whitehead was 28 with a record of 24-6. Lawal was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Whitehead was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawal stopped Mike Whitehead via KO in the 1st round.
7. Muhammed Lawal defeats Ryo Kawamura
On March 20, 2009 Muhammed Lawal faced Ryo Kawamura in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 28 years old with a record of 3-0, and Kawamura was 27 with a record of 9-3-2. Lawal was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Kawamura was coming off a win. Lawal won via unanimous decision.
8. Muhammed Lawal defeats Mikhail Zayats
On February 28, 2014 Muhammed Lawal faced Mikhail Zayats in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 33 years old with a record of 11-3, and Zayats was 32 with a record of 22-7. Lawal was coming off a loss, while Zayats was coming off a win. Lawal won via unanimous decision.
9. Muhammed Lawal defeats Cheick Kongo
On February 27, 2015 Muhammed Lawal faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. Lawal was 34 years old with a record of 14-4, and Kongo was 39 with a record of 22-9-2. Both Lawal and Kongo were on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawal won via split decision.
10. Muhammed Lawal KOs Fábio Silva
On November 1, 2008 Muhammed Lawal faced Fábio Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Lawal was 27 years old with a record of 1-0, and Silva was 26 with a record of 11-5. Both Lawal and Silva were coming off a win. Lawal stopped Fábio Silva via TKO in the 3rd round.